From California. This pelican was preening, and while not quite in the spectacular breeding plumage colours that people rave about, I thought he presented a nice picture with the more muted tones against the overcast sky and ocean. Please don't hesitate to let me know what you think!
7D mkII, 100-400 IS II zoom, hand held at 300mm
1/1000 @ f/7.1, ISO 800
ACR/Photoshop
NeatImage noise reduction
Thanks!
Jake
02-11-2018, 10:30 AM
John Whaley
I like this one Jake. Great feather detail, tack sharp, clean bg and nice natural colors without being over saturated. The portrait composition works well here.
02-11-2018, 10:32 AM
John Mack
Nice detail with a nice pose. I don't believe i have seen one not in breeding plumage.
02-11-2018, 01:20 PM
Allen Sparks
Hi Jake,
nicely done. I like the colors and detail you captured. Stands out well against the BG.
Allen
02-11-2018, 07:19 PM
Alex Becker
I like the pose detail colors and BG. Good use of vertical here as well. Nice look at the eye. TFS
02-12-2018, 12:40 PM
Isaac Grant
Looks good Jake. Nice preening pose with a great background.
02-12-2018, 07:14 PM
stuart wanuck
yes agree like this portrait everything came together
02-15-2018, 08:59 PM
Arthur Morris
Almost perfect. But the bottom of the bill is angled slightly away from us :) with love, artie